Experimental Group Youths who were randomly assigned to the experimental group participate in an informational interview conducted by a group therapist who is a licensed clinical psychologist, social worker, or counselor with extensive experience in treating girls with history of maltreatment. A significant adult chosen by the youth who is a foster parent, congregate care worker, Children's Division worker, or relative accompanied the adolescent to the informational interview so that the youth was more comfortable. The purpose of this informational interview was to inform the youth about the purpose of the group, to secure the youth's commitment to the group, to facilitate an initial connection between the adolescent and the therapist, and to assure that the youth is appropriate for the group (based on the inclusionary and exclusionary criteria). Once eligibility was determined, the therapist administered consent and assent forms.